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Four-mile interstate project to begin on segment of 1-59
The Alabama Department of Transportation is launching a significant infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing and expanding a segment of Interstate 59 in Jefferson County. The approximately four-mile project will stretch from the I-459 interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville. The project begins west of I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and ends north of Jefferson County 10.
Funds from multimillion-dollar Tyson Farms settlement used for improvements in Cullman County’s Garden City
GARDEN CITY, Ala. (WIAT) – Enhancements at Garden City River Park and a new Garden City Fire Station are the first two major projects that have been completed using funds from a settlement against Tyson Farms. In 2019, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms for violating the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act and […]
Trussville Business Happenings August 2024
Hattie’s Toyland, 165 Morrow Ave., Suite 109, had their grand opening in mid-July. 205-603-0856. 7 Brew has opened its 10th Alabama location at 5982 Chalkville Mountain Road. 7 Brew is a drive-through coffee stand that offers many types of custom drinks. New Ownership. UAB Health System has acquired Ascension...
Hillside Ninety-One hosting family friendly Summer Vendor Market Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hillside Ninety-One is set to host its Summer Vendor Market on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at 8989 Alabama Highway 91 in Hanceville, this family friendly event promises a fun-filled day packed full with a wide range of vendor goods with something for everyone. Entry to the event is free.
Potential tax increase in Trussville to fund new school facilities amid growing population
Residents in Trussville will vote on whether or not they want to see an increase in their property taxes on August 27th. The millage rate would increase from 62.1, to the max the state allows at 75. The 12.9 increase would go towards three projects for Trussville City Schools. Mayor Buddy Choat said the additional tax would generate five million annually. Currently, more than 30 mills of the property tax goes towards schools.
Trussville Mayor, Superintendent hosting town hall meeting on school needs, property tax vote tonight
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin will host a town hall meeting tonight, July 25, in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center where they will discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that would fund multiple school expansion projects. The pair will give a...
Trussville City Council honors student athlete, updates public on Chalkville Road expansion
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.—Family and friends were in attendance as Jackson Howell accepted two honors at the July 24 meeting of the Trussville City Council. Council member Alan Taylor read a proclamation honoring Howell for being the first person in Alabama to ever receive a scholarship from the National Football Foundation. The NFF announced 84 incoming college freshmen athletes to its 2024 Team of Distinction. According to the proclamation, the NFF has presented the scholarships for incoming college freshmen athletes since 2018 based on “academic achievement, athletic accolades, and community involvement through high school.
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